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     • The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam.
     consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/08/did-you-get-letter-lawyer-about-cashing-someone-elses-life-insurance-policy

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2. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › this-letter-from-aThis letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam

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   Aug 24, 2023 · A fake law firm in Canada is sending letters to U.S. consumers pitching a scam on how to make money off of another person's life insurance policy.

   • Author: Gary Guthrie

3. www.cbs17.com › news › digging-deeperLetter saying unclaimed Canadian insurance policy worth ...

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   May 31, 2021 · RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Letters offering a huge windfall from a Canadian law firm have been hitting mailboxes in the area recently. When one came to a CBS 17 viewer, they asked consumer investigator Steve Sbraccia to check it out.

4. shulman.ca › knowledge-base › dealing-with-lawyersWhat should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer?

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   Oct 18, 2016 · Ignore the letter. The first option, ignoring the letter, is one that every person should avoid. In family law it is especially important to think a few steps ahead. Ignoring the letter forces the opposing party’s lawyer to do one thing – recommend that his or her client proceed to Court.

5. www.bbb.org › ca › onDavid Oziel Law Firm LLP | Better Business Bureau® Profile

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   Feb 7, 2024 · These scams begin with letters being sent to the public regarding unclaimed Inheritance/Life Insurance. These letters appear to be from a lawyer/Barrister/ Solicitor and claim to be...

6. lians.ca › news › fraud-alertFRAUD ALERT: Scammers Impersonate NS Lawyers – LIANS

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   Feb 18, 2022 · The basics of the scam are these. A member of the public (the “target”) is contacted by telephone/robocall, email, or sometimes paper mail by a person who appears to be a lawyer looking to complete a transaction or payment of an inheritance.

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   Is a 'lawyer' letter a scam?

   • The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   Is a life insurance lawyer a scam?

   • There is no lawyer. It’s a scammer. And if you email them, they’ll ask for personal information. Or money. Or both. And that life insurance payout? It doesn’t exist. If you get one of these letters: Don’t respond. Never share your information with someone who contacts you and says they need it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   Should I hire a lawyer after receiving a letter?

   • DO NOT – ignore the other lawyer’s deadlines. If they can’t meet them, do communicate that – rely on the other lawyer to tell them how the law works and what it says. The lawyer’s job is to protect the opposing party’s interests Hiring a lawyer after receiving a letter is an excellent option.

   What should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer? - Shulman

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   Should a lawyer ignore a follow-up letter?

   • Ignoring the letter forces the opposing party’s lawyer to do one thing – recommend that his or her client proceed to Court. Often times a lawyer may write a follow-up letter to remind the client’s spouse of the importance of responding, but very rarely would a lawyer waste his or her client’s money on writing more than two letters or reminders.

   What should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer? - Shulman

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   Should you email a law firm?

   • The only thing you need to do is keep this information secret and email them as soon as possible. The law firm’s name isn’t Dewey, Scamem and Howe, but it should be. Because if you email them, they’ll ask for your personal information or some money probably to establish an account – or maybe both.

   This letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam - ConsumerAffairs

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   What happens if a lawyer ignores a letter?

   • The reality is that if communication is ignored, the party who received the letter can be fairly certain that they will end up in court. Doing nothing is identical to telling the other lawyer “take me to court.” From our experience, people who ignore the letters usually do so for one of three reasons.

   What should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer? - Shulman

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8. www.osbplf.org › inpractice › evolving-scams--dontEvolving Scams: Don't Let Your Guard Down - OSB PLF

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   Recently in Alberta, Canada, scammers created a fake law firm in an attempt to offer legal services. In this type of scenario, scammers create a fake website and send fake retainer agreements and engagement letters to potential clients, seeking payment of a retainer and release of confidential personal and financial information as part of a ...